White House: Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Completely Unacceptable' Under Ceasefire
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The White House calls any Strait of Hormuz closure "unacceptable" under the current Iran ceasefire.
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Any closure of the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supplies, potentially increasing gas prices and impacting the cost of goods for American consumers.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Wednesday that any Iranian effort to close the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely unacceptable," disputing reports of its closure. Leavitt praised a fragile ceasefire with Iran as "a victory for the United States of America," despite Iran not agreeing to stop building ballistic missiles or developing nuclear weapons. A U.S. negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance and including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday. Leavitt confirmed the U.S. rejected Iran's initial 10-point ceasefire proposal but accepted a modified one as a "workable basis on which to negotiate." President Trump has demanded Iran reopen the strait without limitations and suggested joint tolls for passage, an idea Leavitt said he has "floated."
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Vice President JD Vance will lead a U.S. negotiating team to meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday.
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